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BU Villanova Northeastern Tufts William & Mary Davidson Babson University of Richmond Colgate UVA Brandeis University Holy Cross| Boston College | Washington and Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BC | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,287 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #45 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,950 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,950 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,120 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,559 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $49,992 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 40% | 61% |
Admission |
BC | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,494 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 6,748 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 16.7% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.6% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1435/1540 | 1410/1533 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
BC | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $222 |
Diversity |
BC | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
BC | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 73% | ||
Campus |
BC | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (15,287 students vs. 2,243 students)
BC vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Washington and Lee?
- Boston College is 3.9% more expensive to attend than Washington and Lee for in-state tuition ($62,950.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at BC than Washington and Lee University ($62,950.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than BC ($24,733 vs. $30,559)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boston College are 5% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($16,120 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than Boston College (61% vs. 40%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 11.2% larger than aid received Boston College ($55,567 vs. $49,992)
BC vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or BC .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 15 points higher than at BC (1380)
- Incoming BC students have at the same average ACT score (32) as students at Washington and Lee (32)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at BC (3.86)
- Washington and Lee has a higher acceptance rate (17%) than BC (16.7%)
BC vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC or Washington and Lee? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Washington and Lee and BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is the same as at Washington and Lee University (91% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Washington and Lee graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $89,000)
- Boston College students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington and Lee graduates. ($19,000 vs. $21,500)
- BC graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Washington and Lee graduates. ($196 vs. $222)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington and Lee students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/